N3

noun

The rotational speed of the high-pressure spool of a three-spool gas turbine engine, often expressed as a percentage of a certain reference rotational speed.

Meanings

nounN3 (plural N3s)

plural N3s

  1. aeronauticsThe rotational speed of the high-pressure spool of a three-spool gas turbine engine, often expressed as a percentage of a certain reference rotational speed.
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